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Off-duty Border Patrol agent shot in NYC in possible attempted robbery: CBP

Authorities say the incident "looks like an attempted robbery."

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Arizona Gov. Hobbs tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon’s North Rim

The governor, who has called for an investigation into how the blaze was handled, sought to gather information ahead of meetings with federal officials next week.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don't switch back to old name

President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington's NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins, which was considered offensive to Native Americans.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump: 'Our great Indian people' want Washington Commanders, Cleveland Guardians to change names back

President Trump on Sunday called on the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to change their names back to the Redskins and Indians, respectively, saying "there is a big clamoring" to undo the rebranding of recent years. โ€œThe Washington โ€˜Whateverโ€™sโ€™ should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big...

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Scheffler cruises to British Open title, has U.S. Open left to complete career Grand Slam

Scottie Scheffler had all the time in the world to celebrate his latest major title. This British Open was never in doubt Sunday as golf's No. 1 player delivered another dominant performance to win his second major this year and grab the third leg of the career Grand Slam.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

FEMA uncertainty hangs over hurricane season

Uncertainty is hanging over this yearโ€™s hurricane season as meteorologists predict โ€œabove-normalโ€ activity and the Trump administration sends shifting signals over the future of the federal governmentโ€™s role in natural disaster response. Despite talk of eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in its current form, the administration says it remains โ€œlaser focused on disaster...

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Pope Leo XIV renews his call for immediate ceasefire after Israeli attack on Gaza church

โ€œI once again call for an immediate end to the barbarity of this war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict,โ€ the pontiff said at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer from his summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Officials say 3 people still missing from deadly July 4 Texas floods, down from nearly 100

The flashfloodskilled at least 135 people in Texas over the holiday weekend, with most deaths along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

‘Papa Jake’ Larson, D-Day veteran and beloved TikTok storyteller, dies at 102

D-Day veteranโ€ณPapa Jakeโ€ณLarson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy's bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate World War II and his fallen comrades, has died at 102.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Officials say 85 Palestinians killed in Gaza while seeking aid as Israel widens evacuation orders

Gaza saw its deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war as at least 85 Palestinians were killed while trying to reach food on Sunday, the territory's Health Ministry said.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Israeli gunfire blamed for 85 fatalities in deadliest day yet for Palestinians seeking aid

Gaza saw its deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war as at least 85 Palestinians were killed while trying to reach food on Sunday, the territory's Health Ministry said.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump calls on Thune to cancel Senateโ€™s August recess to confirm his nominees

Senators hoping for an August respite after several weeks of late-night votes may not be in luck, with President Trump asking Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) Saturday to cancel the chamberโ€™s traditional late-summer recess. Trump, in a Truth Social post on Saturday, asked the Senate to cancel its traditional August vacation to confirm his...

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Homan slams โ€˜buffoonโ€™ Nadler over comments on ICE agent attacks

Border czar Tom Homan slammed Rep. Jerry Nadler (D) on Saturday over a comment the New York congressman made about assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. โ€œWhat attacks on ICE agents?โ€ Nadler asked in a clip that aired on Fox News. โ€œThis buffoon knows exactly what attacks โ€” his party is the one...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Hegseth senior staffer out at Pentagon

Justin Fulcher, a senior staffer at the Pentagon and advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has left the Defense Department (DOD), an agency spokesperson confirmed to NewsNation. Fulcherโ€™s departure is the latest shakeup in recent months in the top ranks of the DOD, which saw three top officials ousted in April. Fulcher was elevated to...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Tech company CEO resigns after video captured at Coldplay concert goes viral

The IT company CEO captured in awidely circulated videoshowing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Cincinnati-based Astronomer Inc., according to astatement posted on LinkedInby the company Saturday.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Portnoy on โ€˜arrogantโ€™ Colbertโ€™s cancellation: โ€˜What did you think was going to happen?โ€™

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy bashed Stephen Colbert on Saturday, calling the late-night host โ€œungratefulโ€ after Colbert's show was axed by CBS in what the network claimed was a โ€œfinancial decision.โ€ โ€œFor these people, including like Colbert, to be like, โ€˜This isnโ€™t really right and weโ€™re blindsidedโ€™ โ€” buddy, youโ€™re losing 40 million dollars a...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

What is publicly known about Trump’s yearslong relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

As Trump continues to spar with parts of his political base over his handling of the Epstein files, attention is turning to the relationship between the two men. John Yang speaks with New York Times White House correspondent Luke Broadwater, who has written about whatโ€™s known about the Trump-Epstein relationship, to learn more.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Dozens injured after car crashes into crowd in Los Angeles

In our news wrap Saturday, an investigation is underway after a car plowed into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub, at least 32 people in Gaza died after Israeli troops opened fire at a food aid site, the EPA announced the closing of its research branch, and Heritage Foundation co-founder Edwin J. Feulner died at age 83.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

How National Cancer Institute funding cuts could affect the fight against the disease

For decades, the National Cancer Institute has spearheaded breakthrough advancements against the disease. Cancer deaths have been reduced by a third since the 1990s, but now the worldโ€™s premier cancer institute is in the midst of a fierce battle over its future. William Brangham speaks with Rachana Pradhan of KFF Health News for more.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Astronomer CEO resigns after Coldplay video goes viral

The CEO of Astronomer, a New York-based tech company, resigned Saturday following speculation surrounding a moment caught on camera during a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts this week.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Transgender military members fight to continue serving despite Trump’s ban

Thousands of transgender troops are facing removal from the U.S. military because the Trump administration is banning them from serving. The Pentagon says they can either self-identify and leave voluntarily with extended benefits, or face involuntary separation. Evident Mediaโ€™s Dan Ming speaks with some of the transgender military members who are fighting the ban in court.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

A look at some of 2025’s new additions to UNESCO World Heritage List

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Paris this month to add to its list of cultural sites around the world deemed to be of โ€œoutstanding value to humanity.โ€ The 26 new sites reflect the wide range encompassed by UNESCOโ€™s criteria. John Yang reports.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

MAGA comes to Trump's defense on Epstein after WSJ turmoil

Influential figures in the MAGA realm who have pushed the administration to release more documents related to Jeffrey Epsteinโ€™s case are coming to President Trumpโ€™s defense after The Wall Street Journal reported that the commander-in-chief allegedly sent a lewd letter to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender over 20 years ago. The Journal reported...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Conservatives mourn death of Heritage Foundation founder

The death of Ed Feulner, the co-founder of the Heritage Foundation, has sparked an outpouring of support from Republican lawmakers and leaders. Feulner helped start the Heritage Foundation in 1973 and served as its president for nearly 40 years. โ€œIn the passing of Dr. Ed Feulner, the conservative movement has lost one of its true...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip

An already active start to the 2026 cycle has kicked into overdrive in recent weeks with a major retirement announcement, the passage of a key GOP priority and moves by candidates that could further scramble the chess board. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) made waves in the lead-up to the passage of President Trumpโ€™s โ€œbig, beautiful...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

AI in health care could save lives and money — but not yet

A professor and researcher who studies AI and health care analytics explains why AIโ€™s growth will be gradual, and how technical limitations and ethical concerns stand in the way of AIโ€™s widespread adoption by the medical industry.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Joe Rogan urges Texas Democrat to run for president

Podcast host Joe Rogan offered high praise for state Rep. James Talarico (D) on his podcast Friday, telling the Texas lawmaker that he should launch a White House bid. โ€œYou need to run for president. We need someone who is actually a good person,โ€ Rogan said at the end of a multi-hour interview. Talarico, who...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Sunday shows preview: Trump-Epstein saga reaches fever pitch

The case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein dominated headlines once again this week as President Trump has struggled to manage the fallout over an FBI and Department of Justice memo that pushed back on several conspiracy theories about the convicted sex offender. This is likely to be the focus of much of this week's Sunday...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

How to buy 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets

With 6.5 million fans expected to attend and millions more registered online, securing your spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not be as simple as logging in to your preferred ticket retailer.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Canadian woman dies after falling ill at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival

A festival spokesperson said in an emailed statement that a 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the event Friday and was hospitalized. But organizers were told Saturday morning she had died.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump must not ignore Nigeria's humanitarian crisisย 

Nigeria is experiencing a grave humanitarian crisis with over 3,000 Christians killed and 2,000 kidnapped, prompting calls for the US to designate the country as a Country of Particular Concern for systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Israeli troops fatally shoot 32 Palestinians trying to reach aid sites: Gaza officials

Most of Saturday's deaths occurred as Palestinians massed in the Teina area, about threekilometresfrom an aid distribution centre backed by the U.S. and Israel, near the southern city of Khan Younis.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Brazilian president: Trump is not โ€˜the emperor of the worldโ€™

Brazilian President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva urged President Trump to negotiate a trade agreement this week as the U.S. has pursued increasingly aggressive action over the criminal prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, Brazilโ€™s former president. โ€œWhat we cannot have is President Trump forgetting that he was elected to govern the U.S. he was elected not...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

South African citrus growers face uncertainty amid proposed 30 percent US tariffs

The impending 30 percent tariff on South African citrus imports to the U.S. threatens the livelihoods of South African citrus farmers, as it could lead to food inflation and a disruption in the supply chain.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Tour boat in Vietnam capsizes during storm, killing over 30 people

A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing more than 30 people, state media reported.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada